Thompson / Grand River Valley KOA

Book an RV in Geauga County, and begin your adventure with a visit to Pymatuning State Park. It’s less than an hour's drive away when you’re camping at Thompson/Grand River Valley KOA. The 1,400 acres which make up this lakeside state park were once swampland inhabited by Native Americans. Today, it’s an excellent spot for hiking, swimming, and boating. This park is also popular with photographers and birdwatchers. The forest surrounding the lake makes a stunning backdrop, particularly at sunset. Meanwhile, birdlife is most active at dusk and dawn.

Next, you can drive your campervan rental to Geneva State Park on the banks of Lake Erie. During the summer, this park is a great place to take a hike or cycle ride. The park is set up with six miles of easy trails, some of which pass through stunning woodlands. There are also picnicking areas and boat ramps on the edge of Lake Erie. If you choose to go motorhome camping during the wintertime, then Geneva State Park should certainly be on your vacation itinerary. The park's zip line and rope course remain open all year. Plus, the trail network is open to cross-country skiers and snowmobiles from December to May.

Punderson State Park is also nearby when you’re RV camping at Thompson/Grand River Valley KOA. This small state park was named after the first permanent settler in the area and is one of the few remaining natural lakes in Ohio. Its 150-acre lake is ideal for swimming and boating, but you’ll have the chance to practice your skills on the park's golf course and disc golf course too. At Punderson State Park, you can find a 500-foot swimming beach and boat ramp for your non-motorized or electric-powered vessels. There are also 11 miles of hiking trails which range from short and easy to moderate. The park is open throughout the snowy season too, and instead of hiking and swimming, visitors get active with cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and sledding.

Another fantastic place to appreciate the great outdoors is at The Holden Abortorium in Kirtland. This 3,500-acre living museum hosts over 20 miles of hiking trails as well as a 65-foot high canopy walkway. There are native forests to walk through and an abundance of wildflowers. Kids might like to discover the park on the Woodland Express while visitors of all ages can learn about nature and plant species from exhibitions and guided tours. Before you return to the city with your RV rental, remember to climb the Kalberer Family Emergent Tower for a view above the sea of treetops.

Less than an hour's drive from Cleveland, there are many city attractions at your fingertips when you rent an RV near Thompson/Grand River Valley KOA. One of the city’s most notable features is the West Side Market, Cleveland’s oldest publicly owned market. Nowadays, over 100 vendors set their booths inside this marketplace, and shoppers can find anything from fresh produce and baked goods to flowers and candy. At the heart of the market is the old yellow brick market house which was designed by local architects, Benjamin Hubbel and W. Dominick Benes, and opened for business in 1912.

After you’ve filled up on food and snacks, you might want to visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This seven-story building pays tribute to the musical legends who paved the future of rock and roll in the USA. Inside, you can find a mixture of photo exhibitions, short movies, and interactive exhibitions. After closing hours, you can return to the museum’s Rock Hall to see a live concert.

If you’re a bigger fan of art than music, then you could stop by the Cleveland Museum of Art instead. The museum hosts an exhibition with themes which range from eco-systems to historical representations and innovative art techniques. You can browse galleries of video art, textiles, prints, drawings, and photography.

Whatever your interests, you won’t run out of things to see and do when you rent a camper near Thompson/Grand River Valley KOA.